Bilateral Knee Replacement at Wockhardt Hospitals

Bilateral Knee Replacement India at Wockhardt Hospital for Krist




What is Bilateral knee replacement

Bilateral Knee Replacement is when both the knees are replaced. Patients who have severe knee arthritis in both knees may be the ideal people to undergo bilateral total knee replacement.

In general, there are two types of bilateral knee replacement surgery:

Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement:

A simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement procedure is when that both knees are replaced at the same surgery, in one day.

Staged Bilateral Knee Replacement:

In this kind of Knee Surgery both knees are replaced, but not on the same day. The second surgery may be performed as early as several days after the initial surgery, or several weeks or months later.

Wockhardt Hospitals "Bone and Joint" Services

Wockhardt Hospitals Bone and Joint Specialty Clinic is a center of Excellence in orthopedics with highly skilled clinical expertise. The ortho specialists have micro specialization in bi-columnar acetabular surgery,faialed trauma services,infected joint replacements and neglected trauma fractures

Wockhardt Hospitals are among the very few hospitals in India offering Computer navigation and imaging coupled with robotically assisted technology, for advanced joint replacements surgery.

Wockhardt Hospitals provides the following Services

Knee Replacements

Total Knee replacements
Unicondular Knee Replacements
Hi Flex Knees
failed or Revision Joint Replacements

Total Hip Replacements

Cemented/cement-less Total Hip total Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing/Surface Replacements Arthroplasty
Cemented/Cement less Bip Polar/partial Hip Replacement in Elderly with Fracture neck femur.

Shoulder Replacements
Elbow Replacements
Sports medecine
Knee Arthroscopy-ACL reconstruction
Shoulder Arthroscopy

Pediatric Orthopedics

Congenital deformities Club feet,Dislocated Hips,
Celebral palsy with Gate Analysis and Management Contractures treatement through surgery and Botox Injection
Palio(surgeries,Deformity Correction,Orthotic Acid Prescriptions)

Orthopedic Oncology

A large experiance in custom made prosthesis
EXtra -corporal irradiation and re-implantation and Joint Replacements
Reconstructive Surgery

Rheumatalogy Services

Management of Inflammatory Joint Diseases -such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis and Gout
Management of chronic paid,Osteoarthritis,back pain services,Ankylosing Spondylytis.
Management of complex connective tissue dieases eg systemic lupus,Vasculitis,sarcoidosis
Management of Osteoporosis

Wockhardt Hospital Guide to Knee Replacement

What are tye causes of knee pain.

There are many different causes of knee pain , including injury,arthritis,and infection
It depends on the problem .Some knee pain can be treated through rehabilitation other cases may require surgery.

What is Knee Replacement:

In total Knee Replacement surgery tha parts of the bones that rub together are re surfaced with metal and plastic implants. Using special, precision instruments, thedamaged surfaces of the bones are removed and replacements surfaces fixed into the place. The surface of the femur is replaced with a rounded metal component that comes very close to matching the curve of your natural bone . The surface of the tibia/leg bone is replaced with a smoot plastic component.

This flat metal component holds a smoth plastic piece made of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene plastic that serves as the cartilage . The undersurface of the knee cap may also be replaced with an implant made of the same polyethylene plastic.

How do I know If I need a Knee Replacement.

If you have difficulty walking or performing everyday activities, its time to consider knee replacement surgery. Doctors generally try to delay knee replacement for as long as possible in favor of less invasive treatements. However for patients with advanced joint diseases,knee replacement offers a chance for relief from pain and a return to normal activities.

How do I prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery:

If your surgeon decided that total knee replacement is rigght for you, a date will be scheduled for your surrgery.Several things might be necessary to prepare for the surgery.Your surgeon might ask you to have a physical examination as blood transfusions are likely to be needed during your surgery.

What happens during Knee Replacements Surgery.

On the day of the surgery a samll tube ( Intravenous Line ) will be inserted into your arm. This tube will be used to administer antibiotics and other medication during your surgery.You will be then taken to the operating room and be given general anesthesia . After the anesthesia takes effect,your knee will be scrubbed and sterlized with a special solution.

The surgery will begin with an incision over the knee that will expose the joint. When the bones are fully visible to the surgeon ,special precision guides and instruments are used to remove the damaged surfaces and shape the ends of the bones to accept the implants.The implants are then secured to the bones.When the surgeon is satisfied with the fit and the function of the implants,the incision will be closed.

A special drain may be inserted into the wound to drain the fluids that naturally develop at the surgical site . A sterile bandage will then be applied and you will be taken to the recovery room where you will be monitored closely. Your operation might take between one to three hours depending upon your case.

As the anesthesia wears off,you will slowly regain consciousness. A nurse will be there with you and may encourage you to cough or breath deeply to help you clear your lungs .You will be given pain medication.When you are fully awake, you will be taken to your hospital room.Your knee will remain swollen and tender for a few days.

How is the Implant affixed in the Body

Generally implants systems are affixed in the body by using bone cement.
Bone cement is a special type of acrylic bone cement may be used to secure some or all of the implant components to the bone.Bone cement takes about 15 minutes to set.

What can I expect after the Knee Surgery.

When you are back in the hospital , you will begin a rehabilitation program that will help you regain strength balance and range of movement in your knee .Wockhardt Rehabilitation will be designed specially for each individuals.Your Physiotherapist will help you perform appropriate exercises. Within 24 hours after your surgery,you will probably be asked to stand.Within the next 24 hours you will probably begin to walk a few steps with the help of w walker . You will be discharged soon as your surgeon feels that you have recovered sufficiently.You may or may not be transferred to a rehabilitation facilty for a few more days, as suggested by your surgeon.Youtr bandages and sutures will be removed before you leave the hosspital.At home you need to continue your exercises. Your Physiotherapist will instruct you about proper home care and may continue to work with you.

How soon can I return to normal activity.

Within six weeks after the surgery,most patients are able to walk with the hep of a cane.You will probably feel well enough to drive within seven to eight weeks after your surgery. In most cases successful joint replacements surgery will relieve your pain and stiffness and allow you to resume your normal daily activities..But even after you have fully recovered from your surgery,you will still have some restrictions.Normal daily activities that do not include contact sports or activities that out excessive strain on your joints. Although yout artificial joints can be replaced, a second implant is seldom as effective as the first.

Can I lead a Normal Sex Life after my Knee Replacements.

Doctors genetrally allow patients to resume sexual activities as soon as they feel able.In the following months of surgery patients are generally advised to take it easy and modify the positioning to keep pressure off the joint while its healing.As always its best to consult with your doctor first about whats safe w for your particular condition.

How Long will the Knee Joint replacement Last

Longetvity of the prosthetic knee varies from patient to patient. It depends on patients conditions, activity levels,weight as well as the accuracy of the implant placement during surgery.It is useful to keep in mind that prosthetic joint are not strong or durable as natural healthy joint, and there is no guarantee that a prosthetic joint will last the rest of your life.

Today,total knee replacement has become a common and predictable procedure.Many patients enjoy relief from pain and improved function compared to their status before surgery.yet with mechanical joint, the knee components move against each other. Natural fluid in the joint space called synovial fluid,helps to lubricate the implants just as it lubricates the bones and cartilage in a natural joint.The prosthetic component do wear as they roll and slide against each other during movement.As with car tires or brake pads the rate of wear depends partly on how the knee joint is used.Activities that place a lot of stress on the joiny implants, as may be the case with heavier abd more active patients,may reduce the service life of the prosthesis.

Implants loosening and wear on the plastic portions of the implant can lead to necessity for revision surgery to replace the worn components. Your doctor will be the best person to discuss these issues with you,taking into account your clinical circumstances, the type of implants used and your post surgical lifestyle.

Disclaimer:This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advise but is to be used as a general aid in understanding of an ailment.This is a part of our Wockhardt Guide to Medical specialty series and provides a brief introduction to Knee Replacements. Please check with your doctor before you decide to get any medications and take any treatement

Locations Of Wockhardt Hospitals in India

Bangalore

Wockhardt Super Specialty Hospitals
154/9, Bannerghatta Road,
Opp. IIM-B, Bangalore - 560 076.
Tel: 91-80- 66214444 / 22544444

Wockhardt Hospitals
14,Cunningham Road
Bangalore-560052
Tel:91-80-22261037,2221146,fax:91-80-22281149

Wockhardt Hospitals
28,80 Feet Road,Gurukrupa Layout
Nagarbhavi 2nd Stage
Bangalore 560072
Tel:91-80-23014444 Fax:91-80-230142421

Wockhardt Hospitals-ICU and Community Care
111,West of chord Road,Opp to Rajajinagar 1st Block
Bangalore-560086

Mumbai

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai
Mulund Goregaon Link Road,
Mumbai 400078
Tel no: +91-22-67994444 / 25664488

Kolkata

Wockhardt Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkatta
111A, Rash Behari Avenue
Kolkata - 700029
Phone: +91-33-4633318, 4633319, 4633320
Fax:91-33-4634802
Email:wmccal@cal.vsnl.net.in

Wockhardt Medical Centre
2/7 Sarat Bose Road
Kolkata-700020
Tel:91-33-4633320,4749165
Fax:91-33-4749237
Email:wmccal@cal.vsnl.net.in

Hyderabad:

Wockhardt Heart Centre
Kamineni Hospital Campus
L.B.Nagar
Hyderabad:500068
Tel:91-40-66064444
Fax: 91-40-66064242

Kamineni Wockhardt Hospitals
4-1-1227,King Koti,Bogulakunta Road
Abids
Hyderabad-500001
Tel:91-40-66924444
Fax:91-40-66924242


Rajkot

NM Virani Wockhardt Hospital
Kalawad Road, Rajkot- 360 007
Tel: +91-0281-6694444
Fax: +91-0281-6694242
Email:-contact.rjt@wockhardthospitals.com
goodhealth_rjt@wockhardthospitals.com

Surat

Adventist Wockhardt Heart Hospitals
Opp. Athwa Petrol pump Lane, Chowpati, Surat-395 001
Tel: 0261-669 4444, Fax: 0261-669 4242,
Email:care@wockhardthospitals.com

Bhavnagar

Wockhardt Hospitals, Bhavnagar.
Plot No. 1139,
Sir Pattani Road,
Near Meghani Circle,
Bhavnagar – 364 001.
Phone: 0278 – 6644444
Fax: 0278 – 6644242.
Email:contact.bhv@wockhardthospitals.com,

Nashik

Wockhardt Hospitals
Wani House, Wadala Naka,
New Mumbai Agra Road,
Nasik-422001

Doctors at Wockhart Hospitals Treats 'Synovial Chondromatosis'

Imagine 98 small pieces of bone lying loose in the knee joint. That was exactly what happened to 60-year-old Arukkani Ammal from Tamil Nadu.

A victim of 'synovial chondromatosis', she had great difficulty in walking, climbing the stairs, sitting on the floor or bending her knee to full extent. After suffering the pain for over 10 years, she is back to her feet and walking freely again.

A resident of Karur in Tamil Nadu, Arukkani was suffering from knee pain on both her legs.

"Initially, when she had problem in walking, we attributed it to her age. Also we thought that due to incessant rubbing of bones, such pain may occur. Later, she noticed that her knee had started to gradually bend inwards," said her son Sarvanan.

Pain relieving balms helped her out once in a while. When consulted, pain killer pills were all that was prescribed to her by local doctors. A year ago, the pain became unbearable and Arukkani was brought to a hospital in Coimbatore.

"That was the first time I got to know my knee problem was something beyond arthritis. Nothing much was done in that hospital. Following an advertisement of Wockhardt Hospital, we came to Bangalore. I underwent surgeries here and within two days, I was able to walk," a contended Arukkani said.

She was admitted to the hospital on September 22. Two surgeries followed consecutively, on September 23 and 25.

"When we got her knee joint X-ray done, we noticed a few bony loose pieces lying in the knee joint and she was unable to bend the knee joint completely. While her right knee was severely affected with 98 small bone developments, on the left knee there were five such bone developments. However, her knee cap was intact," said Dr JV Srinivas, consultant orthopaedic surgeon of Wockhardt Hospitals Bone and Joint Care,Bangalore.

“This is one of the rarest conditions we have ever come across,” Dr Srinivas.The two surgeries, that took one hour each, helped her get back to her feet again.

"Her knee was severely arthritic too. So we decided to perform total knee replacement. On the operation table, when we opened the knee joint, we found 98 loose bone pieces like marbles that were ranging from 40 mm to 5mm. While most of these were loose, a few were attached to the synovium of the joint. Complete removal of the bone pieces was done and this was followed by total prosthetic knee replacement," said Dr Srinivas.

After two days, Arukkani was able to walk without pain and she enjoyed full movement at the knee. After four days, she was discharged and she went back home.

Source:Dnaindia.com

Wockhardt Hospitals Bone and Joint Care

The Wockhardt Hospitals is among the fastest growing hospitals in Asia. It operates a chain of super specialty hospitals in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Kolkata,Surat and Rajkot.

The Wockhardt Hospitals Bone and Joint care is one the the major specialties at the Hospital that make it one of the best center for excellence in orthopedics in India with highly skilled clinical expertise . The Wockhardt hospital provides cutting edge diagnostics facilities and treatment in Joint Replacement Surgeries, Hip Replacements, Hip Re surfacing and all types of muscoskeletal problems ranging from minimal invasive t Arthroscopic surgeries to complex Trauma services.

The Wockhardt Hospitals Group symbolizes the state-of-the-art high quality global health care that is comparable to the best of the world.Wockhardt association in India with the Harvard Medical International; the global group of Harvard Medical School ensures that our healthcare quality and systems have been benchmarked to International standards .

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai and Bangalore became the first super specialty hospital in south Asia to receive the coveted Joint International Accreditation (JCI ) which is a global benchmark in ensuring quality healthcare best practices. Joint Commission International, or JCI, is one of the groups providing international healthcare accreditation services to hospitals around the world.

The Bone and Joint Center is equipped to perform Joint Replacement Surgeries, Primary and revision joint replacement) Arthroscopic procedures, Pediatric orthopedic problems, Sports Injuries,Ortho Oncology and all Complex Traumas.